Job Satisfaction

This study investigates the determinants of job satisfaction in Indonesia within the context of the 2024 Provincial Minimum Wage (UMP) debate, questioning whether wage increases alone can effectively enhance worker satisfaction. Analyzing data from the Indonesian Family Life Surveys (IFLS) of 2007 and 2014, the study finds that although 70.6% of workers report being satisfied with their jobs, notable dissatisfaction persists, particularly among younger, less-educated, and rural workers. Results indicate that beyond monetary compensation, factors such as pensions, general insurance, health insurance, and civil servant status significantly impact satisfaction. Civil servants report higher satisfaction, attributed to job stability and comprehensive benefits, even though their salaries often fall below market rates. These findings highlight the importance of a social contract that provides extensive benefits beyond salary, contrasting sharply with Indonesia’s Job Creation Law, which fails to guarantee private-sector job stability. This study emphasizes the need for policy measures that support job security and satisfaction across diverse employment sectors.

本研究探讨在2024年省级最低工资（UMP）争议的背景下，印尼就业满意度的影响因素，质疑仅工资增长是否能够有效提升工人的满意度。通过分析2007年和2014年印尼家庭生活调查（IFLS）的数据，研究发现尽管70.6%的工人表示对工作满意，但显著的不满情绪依然存在，尤其在年轻、受教育程度较低和农村工人中。研究结果表明，除了货币薪酬之外，如养老金、一般保险、医疗保险和公务员身份等因素对满意度也有着显著影响。公务员报告了更高的满意度，这归因于工作的稳定性和全面的福利，尽管他们的工资通常低于市场水平。这些发现凸显了提供超越薪酬的广泛福利的社会契约的重要性，与印尼的就业创造法形成鲜明对比，该法未能保证私营部门的就业稳定性。本研究强调了支持不同就业领域的就业安全和满意度的政策措施的需求。